— ASC Billing & Revenue Cycle Management

ASC Billing That Captures Every
Surgical Dollar

Ambulatory Surgery Centers face uniquely complex billing requirements — facility fees, implant reporting, modifier stacking, and payer-specific reimbursement rules. Horizon Revenue Group specializes in ASC billing to maximize collections and eliminate costly denials.

HIPAA Compliant

ASC-Certified Coders

200+ ASCs Served

24-Hour Case Submission

— What Is ASC Billing

The Most Complex Billing in Outpatient Healthcare — Handled

ASC billing differs fundamentally from physician billing. Your center must navigate facility fee schedules, implant and supply pass-through billing, multiple-procedure discounting, concurrent surgery rules, and Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) — all while ensuring authorization compliance for every surgical case.

Horizon Revenue Group's ASC-specialized billing team brings deep expertise in UB-04 facility claim submission, CMS Ambulatory Payment Classification coding, implant invoice documentation, and payer-specific ASC fee schedule negotiation. We don't apply generic billing practices — we engineer a revenue cycle built specifically for surgical environments.

● UB-04 & CMS-1500

● APC Coding Expertise

● Implant Billing

● Prior Auth Management

— The ASC Billing Challenge

Why ASC Revenue Leaks Are Uniquely Costly

ASCs operating without specialized billing expertise commonly lose 20–30% of collectable facility revenue to avoidable errors, unbundling penalties, and denied implant charges.

Missing Authorization & Medical Necessity

Surgical procedures without airtight prior authorizations and documented medical necessity result in blanket facility denials — often exceeding $10,000 per case.

Implant & Supply Billing Errors

Implant invoices not properly attached or pass-through charges miscoded leave significant revenue uncollected — especially for orthopedic and spine cases.

APC Grouper & Modifier Mistakes

Incorrectly grouped APCs, missing -73/-74 modifiers for cancelled procedures, and multiple-surgery rule misapplication silently erode your facility reimbursement.

Payer Credentialing Gaps

ASCs operating out-of-network with major payers — or with expired facility credentialing — face recurring claim rejections that delay reimbursement by months.

— ASC Billing Services

Complete ASC Billing Coverage — Zero Gaps

A fully managed ASC billing suite designed around the unique regulatory and operational demands of Ambulatory Surgery Centers.

Surgical Prior Authorization

End-to-end authorization management for every scheduled case — including peer-to-peer coordination, medical necessity documentation, and real-time status tracking — so your OR never stops due to auth failures.

Facility Fee Coding (APC / HCPCS)

Certified ASC coders assign precise APC groupings, HCPCS Level II codes, and revenue codes on UB-04 claims — capturing the full value of every surgical encounter without unbundling exposure.

Implant & Supply Pass-Through Billing

Comprehensive implant invoice collection, documentation, and claim attachment workflows — ensuring orthopedic hardware, spine implants, and medical devices are fully reimbursed by payers every time.

UB-04 Claim Submission & Scrubbing

Facility claims scrubbed against ASC-specific payer edits — including condition codes, occurrence codes, and value codes — before same-day electronic submission to all major commercial and government payers.

ASC Denial Management & Appeals

Rapid denial review within 48 hours for all facility and professional fee denials. Targeted appeals with operative notes, implant invoices, and authorization records — with payer-specific escalation protocols.

A/R Follow-Up & Collections

Proactive follow-up on all outstanding surgical claims, aged balance recovery for cases 30–120+ days, and coordination with anesthesia and professional billing groups to resolve coordinated claim issues.

ASC Facility Credentialing

Full facility credentialing and re-credentialing with Medicare, Medicaid, and all commercial payers — including CAQH management, payer enrollment, and in-network contract optimization for your specialty mix.

Patient Cost Estimation & Billing

Pre-surgery patient cost estimates, clear post-procedure statements with itemized surgical charges, and online payment portals — improving patient satisfaction and accelerating out-of-pocket collections.

ASC Analytics & Compliance Reporting

Real-time dashboards with case mix analysis, payer reimbursement benchmarking, implant cost-vs-reimbursement reporting, and CMS ASCQR quality reporting support to maintain Medicare certification.

— Key Benefits

Measurable Outcomes for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

ASC clients partnering with Horizon see meaningful improvements across facility revenue, denial rates, and days in A/R — consistently within the first 90 days.
Average Facility Revenue Increase
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Denial Rate (vs 28% avg)
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Faster A/R Collection
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Surgical Specialty Verticals
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Maximized Facility Fee Reimbursement

ASC-specialized coders ensure every facility service line, implant charge, and supply cost is correctly coded and billed — recovering revenue that generic billers consistently miss.

Eliminated Authorization-Related Denials

Proactive prior authorization tracking, medical necessity documentation, and real-time eligibility verification prevent the costly facility claim denials that most ASCs accept as inevitable.

Full Implant & Supply Revenue Capture

Structured implant billing workflows with invoice verification ensure that high-cost orthopedic, spine, and cardiac implants are never left unbilled or underpaid.

Ongoing CMS & Regulatory Compliance

Stay ahead of Medicare Ambulatory Payment Classification updates, ASCQR reporting deadlines, and payer policy changes — with expert guidance built into your billing program.

— Our ASC Billing Process

A Structured Approach Built for Surgical Volume

Our proven 5-step ASC billing workflow is engineered to handle high case volumes with speed, accuracy, and full regulatory compliance.
1

Pre-Surgery Auth & Eligibility

Insurance verification, medical necessity review, and prior authorization secured for every case before the day of surgery.

2

Operative Chart & Implant Review

Post-op, certified coders review operative notes, implant invoices, and anesthesia records for complete facility charge capture.

3

Facility Coding & UB-04 Build

APC assignment, HCPCS coding, revenue code mapping, and UB-04 claim construction with all required claim attachments.

4

Claim Submission & Tracking

Scrubbed claims submitted within 24 hours of case completion. Rejections resolved and resubmitted within 48 hours with full audit trail.

5

Payment Posting & Follow-Up

Same-day ERA posting, denial appeal management, A/R follow-up, and monthly ASC performance reporting with your dedicated account manager.

— Why Choose Horizon for ASC Billing

ASC Expertise That Generic Billing Companies Don't Have

Most billing companies apply physician billing logic to ASC facility claims. That gap costs your center tens of thousands per month. Horizon is purpose-built for the complexity of ambulatory surgical billing.

ASC-Credentialed Coding Specialists

Our coders hold AAPC Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) and ASC-specific credentials — with specialty expertise across orthopedics, GI, ophthalmology, pain management, and more.

Dedicated ASC Payer Contract Intelligence

We maintain up-to-date knowledge of payer-specific ASC fee schedules, carve-out arrangements, and contract terms — ensuring you never leave negotiated reimbursement uncollected.

Integrated Facility & Professional Fee Coordination

Seamless coordination between facility billing and surgeon/anesthesia professional billing groups — eliminating cross-claim conflicts and coordinating benefits correctly every time.

CMS Compliance & ASCQR Reporting Support

We monitor CMS regulatory updates, APC weight changes, and ASCQR quality reporting deadlines so your center remains compliant and Medicare-certified without added administrative burden.

How is ASC billing different from standard physician or hospital billing?
ASC billing involves UB-04 facility claim submission rather than CMS-1500 professional claims. It requires APC grouping, HCPCS Level II coding, revenue codes, implant invoice documentation, and facility-specific prior authorization rules that differ significantly from physician billing. Applying the wrong billing logic to an ASC results in chronic claim denials and significant revenue loss.
Can you handle both facility billing and professional fee billing for our surgeons?
Yes. Horizon Revenue Group manages both ASC facility billing and physician professional fee billing within a single coordinated program. This eliminates the cross-claim conflicts that commonly arise when facility and professional billing are handled by separate vendors — and ensures benefits coordination is applied correctly across both claim types.
How do you manage implant and medical device billing?
Our implant billing workflow collects invoices from your supply chain or materials management team post-case, verifies pricing against payer contracts, and attaches supporting documentation to facility claims. We code implants using appropriate HCPCS codes and revenue codes, and track each implant claim separately to ensure full reimbursement — including pass-through status claims for qualifying devices.
Do you provide support for CMS ASCQR quality reporting requirements?
Yes. Our compliance team monitors CMS Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting (ASCQR) program requirements, submission deadlines, and measure updates. We provide documentation guidance and reporting support to ensure your center meets all quality reporting obligations and avoids Medicare payment reductions associated with non-compliance.
How quickly can Horizon onboard our ASC and begin billing?
Most ASCs are fully onboarded within 2–3 weeks. Our implementation team manages payer setup, PM/EHR system integration, credentialing verification, and staff training — with zero disruption to your surgical schedule. We run parallel billing during transition to ensure no revenue gap occurs during cutover.

— FAQs

ASC Billing Questions — Answered

Clear, data-backed answers to the financial questions your CFO cares about most.

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